XCOM 2 has finally been released and if you notice that the game does not start properly or crashes right when the game starts with a white screen? Of course the developers are already working on a solution, but if XCOM 2 does not start, the answer might be easier.

XCOM 2 does not start

The most common problems probably related to the launch of XCOM 2 on the PC. So you see some error message like "XCOM 2 does not start and crashes with a white screen" or the game will not start until a few seconds later you get displayed a black screen and the picture freezes. We have you here some solutions combined with which you can fix the problems eventually.

Solution 1: repair game files

In rare cases, it should be well come to problems when downloading XCOM 2 that don’t resolve with the installation of its own. In the case you have to manually do once the game files in Steam check.

- For this you start Steam and open your your library.

- Click the right mouse button on the entry of XCOM 2 and open the properties.

- Navigate to the tab Local files you can now "check game files for errors."

- Wait until the process is complete and try to restart XCOM 2.

Solution 2: reinstall VCRedist

Also quite often reinstalling VCRedist in the Reddit thread for problems with crashes at game start was called as a solution.

If error code 41 is warned to disable the virus scanner again briefly and then try again.

Solution 4: Error Code 15

If at the start of XCOM 2 the error code 15 appears, so is the execution of the command "netsh winsock reset catalog" have helped in the command prompt. After you have issued the command, you should again reboot your PC.

Solution 5: XCOM 2 does not save

If your Scores are not shown in the game that is probably due to a non-created folder for savegames. Therefore, check manually through the Windows Explorer, go to "My Documents \ My Games \ XCOM2 \ XComGame \ Save Data". If the folder does not exist, you can create it manually. If you bought XCOM 2 on Steam, the score is stored in the cloud.

XCOM 2 crashes with white screen

If XCOM 2 crashes with a black or white screen or freezes and the message "XCOM2.exe Application Error" or "XCOM 2 has stopped working" is displayed, the cause is probably often to outdated graphics card drivers. Therefore it is important to ensure that you have installed the latest video drivers. This will not only help against crashes, but also improve the overall performance when XCOM 2 jerky.